Door locks — removal and installation (Opel Astra G)

Front door lock

1. Remove the inner door panel and pull back the water-repellent screen.

2. Raise the window and remove the rear window lift guide by drilling out the rivets that secure the guide to the frame. Disconnect the central lock connector through the opening in the frame by pressing the red button (see photo).



3. Disconnect the traction from the lock by removing the brackets.

4. Unscrew the 3 screws on the end of the door (see photo).



5. Lower the lock and remove it from the passenger compartment, removing the drive handle and guide (see photo).



6. Disconnect the cables from the lock (see photo).









7. Installation is performed in the reverse order. Check the operation of the lock by inserting a screwdriver into the lock. If the lock does not operate satisfactorily, adjust the outer handle rod by turning the nut on the threaded end of the rod.

Rear door lock

8. Lower the glass, remove the inner door panel, and pull back the water-repellent screen.



9. Loosen the screws and disconnect the cable housing from the door frame and unhook the cable from the lever.

10. The further procedure for removing the axle shaft is illustrated in the photo.

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11. Installation is performed in reverse order. Check the operation of the lock by inserting a screwdriver into the lock.